Greece vs Nigeria betting preview- Group B
Posted on | June 16, 2010 | No Comments
Game :- Greece vs Nigeria
Competition :- 2010 FIFA World Cup
Venue :- Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Date :- Thursday, 17th June 2010
KO time:- 16:00 South African Time
After suffering defeats in their respective group openers, both Greece and Nigeria will be keen to open their account in Group B when they meet in Bloemfontein on Thursday. Bet on Greece vs Nigeria with our recommended bookmakers after reading this World Cup preview.
Greece were run ragged by the South Koreans in their group opener and looked a pale shadow of the side that had won Euro 2004. Coach Otto Rehhagel opted not to start with Sotiris Kyrgiakos in defence, a decision he might change on Thursday given the Liverpool centre half’s power and strength in the air. Angelos Charisteas and Giorgios Karagounis put in poor performances and may get the axe in Thursday’s must win clash.
Greece form- last five games- most recent first- Greece scorers in brackets-
South Korea 2-0 Greece
Greece 0-2 Paraguay
Greece 2-2 North Korea ( Kostas Katsouranis,Angelos Charisteas)
Greece 0-2 Senegal
Ukraine 0-1 Greece
Fact:- Greece are yet to score in the World Cup.
Nigeria had their problems against Argentina, but lost only 1-0 thanks to some wonderful saves from keeper Vincent Enyeama. Argentina probably have the best attack in the group and the Greeks, with all due respect to them, will not cause Nigeria so many problems in the final third of the pitch. The Greeks will try and create as many set piece opportunities as possible, something that Nigeria won’t mind given their own powerfully built centre backs and midfielders.
Lars Lagerback started with the trio of Obasi, Yakubu and Obinna against Argentina. Obafemi Martins and Osaze Odemwingie looked a better bet than Obasi and Obinna against Argentina and may start against the Greeks. Both Martins and Odemwingie are lightning quick and could take advantage of any sloppy defending from the Greeks.
Nigeria form- last five games- most recent first- Nigeria scorers in brackets-
Argentina 1-0 Nigeria
Nigeria 3-1 North Korea ( Victor Obinna, Yakubu, Obafemi Martins)
Nigeria 1-1 Colombia ( Haruna Lukman)
Nigeria 0-0 Saudi Arabia
Nigeria 0-0 Niger
Verdict:- Nigeria were a much better side against Argentina than Greece were against the South Koreans. Add to that the fact there will be more support for Nigeria in the stadium.
Greece 0-2 Nigeria ( Yakubu, Obafemi Martins)
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